Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit allows employees to have their net pay conveniently deposited into their bank account. Employees are also able to allocate their net pay to multiple bank accounts. Employees with direct deposit may choose to switch to the Visa pay card at any time.

Employees may sign up for direct deposit through MyNMU or by returning a completed direct deposit authorization form to Human Resources. Please enter the bank routing and account numbers exactly as they appear on your check or savings account deposit slip. Please note that this is not the 16 digit number listed on your bank debit card. It is advisable to attach a voided check or deposit slip to ensure the bank routing and account numbers are entered accurately.

Direct deposit changes must be made at least one week prior to payday in order to be effective for the next payday.

Instructions to set up Direct Deposit via MyNMU for student employees:

Log into MyNMU

Click on the Student Services tab

Click on the Direct Deposit for Payroll link in the Student Services box in the upper left

Click on Add New Direct Deposit

Enter your Bank Routing Number

Enter your Bank Account Number

Select either Savings or Checking

Enter a dollar amount or percentage for this account and select the appropriate choice from
the drop down box (or enter 100 percent if this will be the only account)

Click Save

Repeat steps 5-9 to add additional accounts. The account with the highest priority must be
checked as “Remaining Amount”

Instructions to set up Direct Deposit via MyNMU for faculty, staff, adjuncts, and other non-student employees:

Log into MyNMU

Click on the Employee Services tab

Click on the Direct Deposit link in the Web for Employees box in the upper left

Click on Add New Direct Deposit

Enter your Bank Routing Number

Enter your Bank Account Number

Select either Savings or Checking

Enter a dollar amount or percentage for this account and select the appropriate choice from
the drop down box (or enter 100 percent if this will be the only account)

Click Save

Repeat steps 5-9 to add additional accounts. The account with the highest priority must be
checked as “Remaining Amount”